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vivo Y15a

4.1 NeoScore #4281 of 6247

Launched November 2021

Overview

NeoScore

4.1

#4281 of 6247

Design & display
5.2
Performance & hardware
2.6
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
4.9
Battery & charging
5.8

Strengths

  • At 179 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
  • At 8.3 mm thick, it is thinner than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 270 ppi, the display has lower pixel density than most phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are lower than those of most phones of its time.
  • 10 W charging is slower than on most phones of its time.
Display
6.51″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
179 g75.2 mm164 mm8.3 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio P35Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
AnTuTu
117,985Better than 25% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

vivo Y15a technical sheet

The vivo Y15a suits anyone looking for a simple, lightweight phone: at 179 g and 8.3 mm thick, it is lighter and thinner than most phones of its time. The trade-off is a modest 4 GB / 64 GB configuration and slow charging.

Its 6.51-inch IPS LCD has a typical screen-to-body ratio, but its 270 ppi display density is lower than on most phones of its time. The MediaTek Helio P35 and 4 GB of RAM leave performance among the weaker points, while 64 GB of storage is also less than most phones of its time; storage can be expanded. The 13 MP rear camera has lower resolution than most, and its f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest of its time. The front camera is 8 MP.

The 5000 mAh battery has typical capacity, while 10 W charging is slower than on most phones launched around the same time. The phone supports two Nano-SIM cards, includes a 3.5 mm audio jack and FM radio, and runs Android 11. Overall, the vivo Y15a ranks worse than most phones launched around the same time, with a NeoScore of 4.1. It makes the most sense for someone who prioritizes a light, slim body and can accept its limits in display density, performance, cameras and charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

4.11 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / Southeast Asia

Design & display

5.2

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
1.0
Weight 179 g
8.1
Usable Surface 83 %
7.4
Body Thickness 8.3 mm
7.4

Performance & hardware

2.6

AnTuTu Score 117,985
0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz
5.3
RAM Type LPDDR3
2.5

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

4.9

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
0.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.8

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
4.3

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Design & display
5.22
Performance & hardware
2.62
Camera
3.01
Connectivity
4.93
Battery & charging
5.77
NeoScore rank
#4281 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio P35
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
AnTuTu Score
117,985
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
164
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
744
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR3
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
Green, Blue, Black
Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
75.2 mm
Body Height
164 mm
Weight
179 g
Usable Surface
83 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.51″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
270 ppi
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
microUSB
Max. download speed
300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
V2134

Y15a

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Rear depth camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Southeast Asia
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
Southeast Asia

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